Mounting box for a trailer hitch electrical connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mounting box for a trailer hitch electrical connector showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of the left side;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a mounting box for a trailer hitch electrical connector, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Belinky; Jacob S. (Carleton, MI), Rogers; David L. (Canton, MI)
Assignee:	Draw-Tite, Inc. (Canton, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/057,986
Filed:	August 6, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/184
Current International Class:	1399
Field of Search:	;D13/189,110,152 ;D12/162 ;174/48,49,50-67 ;280/507

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D254846	April 1980	Wood
D273778	May 1984	Ruhland
D332942	February 1993	Julien
D345145	March 1994	Fogg et al.
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Other References

Hidden Hitch Ford Explorer Installation Instructions, Part #83607, Jul. 04, 1995. . Body Components, Underbody Components, Trailer Hitch, p. 25, 1993. . Copies of (3) photographs of a Trailer Hitch with Welded Electrical Connector Bracket (admitted prior art). . Advertising Article "Weatherproof Power Outlets", Hoffman Engineering Corporation, p. 12, 1962. . "Hoffman Engineering Corporation", Cat. No. 202, electrical enclosure at far right, p. 12, 1962. . (3) photographs of a Trailer Hitch with Welded Electrical Connector Bracket (admitted prior art)..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Redman; Leon E. Kapustij; Myron B.